Procrastination is the best motivation...

is what they say. I guess.. I have been doing this thing lately where I start homework at 7 of the clock. This sucks when you have homework in every class. I go to class, go to work, go to dinner then I rinse and repeat. All the times in between when I could be doing something academic, I fill with mindless procrastination. I could be cleaning my room but for some reason I enjoy seeing my living quarters ripped asunder. I guess it's less of me enjoying it than me not wanting to make the effort. Lately, it has been hard to focus on school and whatnot. I feel like things just kinda suck right now. but I know I need to get into the groove of things and buckle down for sure. and I keep losing my lutecard...I'm awesome.

one love.

Get back on your horse.

You may ask why there is a picture of an English Bulldog puppy. Good question. When I grow up, I want one, simply put. They're quite cute, cuddly, and the closest I'll get to a koala. let's be real... 

 I was working today and came across a quote that I will never forget. Walking in to the Academic Assistance office, I spot a board that reads, "quote of the day". More like quote of my life...

"Falling down doesn't make you a failure; staying down does"

This is awesome for many a reason. If you just think about it...it's so true. Just because you may fall, you must get right back up and at 'em. If you don't, you fail, at life. totally just kidding about that last part but for cereal you guys, if you stay down, you can't try again or even have a chance at succeeding. Seeing this quote just made my day better for some reason and it felt awesome. I pass it on to you in hopes that it will both pick you up and pick someone you know up. Every now and then, we all need a pick-me-up. 

This recently put something into perspective for me and I was able to help one of my good friends get out of a slump. Even though he isn't out of it quite yet, he was definitely lifted by me simply saying it to him. "dude, I love that!"......aint no better response. I realized that without a close social network of friends that you can count on, stressful situations become problems and these problems become harmful to your health. (thanks Psych 101) but really, I love both having and being apart of a network of support and I hope my friends know they can count on me for either a laugh or a serious kick in the butt. This blog isn't long but I think it gets my point across just fine...

If you fall off your horse, get back up and ride on....

Slingshot.

Ok. It's been a while since I have graced you with my talents at blogging. sike. but seriously, here it goes...This week has been interesting to say the least. When I say Khleo Thomas, what comes to mind? Well, I definitely didn't know that was the name of Zero form Holes. He came to PLU this week for SOAC and I met him sorta. I guess I should have been wary when I noticed that I was the only male in the room. This did not deter my efforts to see Zero the hero. He of course, being the celebrity he is, walks in fashionably late with his entourage. and by entourage I mean his mom and a manager. low key if you ask me...Apparently he is some big time recording artist now, signing with Soulja Boy and stuff. Soulja Boy asked him what he wanted for signing and all he said was a chain. dude knows what he wants. So he starts signing autographs and taking pictures. A line forms all of a sudden. I start to sweat for some reason. I don't even know why I start a stress response but I start freakin out slightly. I try to hide it but being the only guy in the room, peeps were lookin. Now the line is down to me so I get a picture of him and I also get a picture taken with him. I tried to be as awkward as possible in the picture. I think I accomplished that. I know the title of this blog is Slingshot which bring me to my next topic. I just want to say that walking behind someone that you don't know and they're going quite slow is extremely awkward. This happened to me on multiple occasions this week. Like, you want to pass them but you don't want to heighten the level of awkwardness so you continue to creep up on them. So as I'm stalking these people, I contemplate the right moment to make my move...the slingshot. Basically, I just increase my pace like two times my current speed. I know this only makes things worse because there is that little bit of time you spend side-by-side and I usually look at the ground to avoid awkward eye contact. People need to know that I move with a purpose and that I'm on a mission to get to my classes and other various locations. Well folks, that's all. Remember to keep walkin', keep talkin'. 

Henrietta and Jamal

This is why Koalas are my favorite animal. They are the epitome of cute and cuddly. ok so...I went to the mall today which was weird because I loathe shopping for clothes. Malls are an interesting concept though. food, shopping, hella people. basically a working city. I have one question, since when is my mall the PLACE TO BE? seriously, I saw more people there today then I have ever seen at that location. Oh and not to mention all the teenagers that think they're awesome. Bath and body works I love ya but...you're almost Hollister status. I can barely breathe when I'm in there. I really want to shop for scented hand sanitizer but I can't when I'm about to pass out from lack of oxygen. I know this sounds like a huge list of complaints but to contradict this thought I'll talk about ducks. If you go to PLU, you know about the pond. There are usually a couple of ducks in there swimming all merrily and chipper. Well for the last couple of days, there has only been a single duck in the pond. This is upsetting because I always thought of them as a married couple of ducks. I wonder what happened to it...did Henrietta divorce poor Jamal? (yeah, their names are Henrietta and Jamal) Did she get lost in between that one rock and the bridge? I'm not sure but all I know is Jamal hasn't been himself lately. It's almost like when a kid finds out that their favorite blanky is too torn and tattered to be of any use. Then their parents throw away the scraps and the child is just left kinda empty. So Jamal, I hope you find your blanky...

One, Two, Three, Go...

Hey world,

      My first post...monumental in some aspects. I have decided to conform to the technology driven society that I live in. Granted I do text as much as the next person. I really just want to let the world know what goes through my mind at any given moment. Like right now...I happen to be thinking about koalas. Koalas are my favorite animal. My dream, and I don't just mean some unattainable, unfathomable feat, is to lay my hand upon a koala. Every time, without fail, I tell people my favorite animal is a koala...they say "oh really? that's nice...have you ever touched one?" No I have never touched one. and no, I am not scared that it will maul me as I reach for its fur. However, I wonder if it is as soft as it appears or if it is rough and matted. Oh the questions that I have yet to answer...